Shames lawsuit thrown out

Superior Court judge Ronald Prager today (Aug. 15) threw out remaining claims that Michael Shames, former head of Utility Consumers' Action Network (UCAN), filed against whistle-blower David Peffer and Peffer's lawyer, Mike Aguirre.

Earlier, Prager had dismissed Shames's claims of libel and eavesdropping against Peffer and Aguirre, awarding them almost $34,000 in fees and costs. Shames did not protest that decision but is challenging the award, which has not yet been ruled upon.

Today, Prager dismissed remaining allegations against Aguirre and Peffer for unauthorized computer access and eavesdropping.